🏨 Private Day Trip to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Activity

Private Day Trip to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church

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From $114.95

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Sofia, Sofia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive history as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want! Enjoy a full-day tour out in the mountains with a convenient hotel pick up and drop off.

*Women should have thier knees and shoulders covered on the monastery.
*The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December and the 31st of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

What's Included

A trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private driver- guide

Transportation by an A/C car with free Wi Fi

What's Not Included

Boyana Church entrance ticket- 5 euro

Food & personal expenses

Gratuities

Rila Monastery museum & monk room entrance ticket- 4 euro

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 9
YOUTH: Age: 10 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 85
SENIOR: Age: 86 - 99

Additional Info

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Boyana Church

The first stop is at the great UNESCO historical place – Boyana church, dating back to the 11th century, which has unique and very well preserved frescoes and pictures from the 13th century period. You will have the chance to explore the church and learn its hisotry from your guide.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rila Monastery

Next, you will head to the Rila Monastery- the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century.

In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes.

During the guided tour in the inner yard and the monastery museum, you will discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the biggest Bulgarian monastery complex. You will also have the chance to see an old and authentic monk room!

Before going back to Sofia, you will have free time for a lunch break in a great local restourant with delicious cuisine.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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